Graphics Reference
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Rule number two is that no setting is perfect for every clip. You'll want differ-
ent settings for two clips in a web-based portfolio if one is a full-motion video and
another is a 2D typographic animation. Also, every person's eye and tolerance is a lit-
tle different, so what looks great to you on your computer screen may be less sharp
or too fast for someone someplace else. The best course of action is to find willing
guinea pigs to test your result before you finalize it.
Window size
Everyone wants to show their work as large as possible, but unless your web
portfolio will reside on a streaming server, you'll have to compromise. Although stan-
dards are always improving, it's safest to display motion video in a small window,
3D generalist Kyle Raffile offers his online
demo reel in two standard formats: MOV and
FLV, to make sure the maximum number of
people can view it.
